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Edward Spencer

Edward Spencer

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Legal 500 UK 2023

Product liability (defendant) - Ranked: "Ed Spencer is another stand-out, with judgment beyond his years."

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Edward is a Senior Counsel in the Disputes & Investigations team in London specialising in litigation across a number of key sectors including life sciences and technology. Edward co-leads the UK cyber response team assisting businesses impacted by ransomware and other data breach incidents, including regulatory investigations and follow on litigation.

Edward represents UK and international businesses on the full gamut of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on product liability, supply chain, and insurance disputes. Edward's focus on product liability means he regularly acts for manufacturers and importers on complex, high value and multiparty claims, including during inquests. He also regularly advises companies in relation boardroom and shareholder disputes arising in the context of corporate fundraising activities.

As a member of the Private Wealth Group, Edward is regularly instructed on contentious matters arising out of the ownership of trophy assets by HNWs and trusts – notably classic cars, private jets and luxury yachts. As part of Edward’s practice, he regularly advises clients in relation to insurance coverage disputes, both as part of wider instructions and standalone actions against insurers.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Disputes & investigations
Data & cyber
Product liability & product safety
Commercial disputes
D&O liability
Insurance & reinsurance disputes
Technology disputes
Trophy assets
Class actions, collective redress & mass consumer claims

Sectors

Technology, media & communications
Life sciences & healthcare
Biotech
Digital health
Medical devices
Pharmaceuticals

The Track Record

Helping our clients achieve the best commercial outcomes in complex conflict resolution.

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CV

Since 2021 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2021 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2012 - 2017 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2010 - 2012 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing
2012 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
2010 Legal Practice Course, BPP, London
2008 Graduate Diploma, Law, College of Law, London
2007 Bachelors, Biology, The University of Manchester

Career

Since 2021 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2017 - 2021 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2012 - 2017 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2010 - 2012 Trainee Solicitor, Taylor Wessing

Education

2012 Admitted as a lawyer, England and Wales
2010 Legal Practice Course, BPP, London
2008 Graduate Diploma, Law, College of Law, London
2007 Bachelors, Biology, The University of Manchester

Awards

Legal 500 UK 2023

Featured

Product liability (defendant) - Ranked: "Ed Spencer is another stand-out, with judgment beyond his years."

Legal 500 UK 2022

Product liability - defendant: "Ed Spencer is on top of everything: the science, the law and strategy."

Legal 500 UK 2022

Product liability - defendant: "Ed Spencer is on top of everything: the science, the law and strategy."

Experience

Representing 114 Nissan dealerships in the defence of diesel emission claims

Representing 114 Nissan dealerships in the defence of diesel emission claims relating to the Pan NOx group litigation. Acting on the defence of UK diesel emission claims for dealership networks of OEMs.

Katie Chandler
Edward Spencer
Samantha Brendish
Joe Pengelly

Defending a multi-million pound claim

A household brand domestic electrical appliance company in the UK in defending a claim for millions of pounds worth of damage arising out of a fire alleged to have been caused by a defective dishwasher.

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David de Ferrars
Edward Spencer
Max Kempe

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Disputes & investigations

Non-Disclosure Agreements - updated guidance from the SRA

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Technology, media & communications

The changing cyber landscape – current threats, new laws, regulations and insurance

11 October 2024
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Global Data Hub

Safeguarding personal data: top five priorities for defence against cyber threats

Megan Lukins and Ed Spencer set out the key considerations for early and ongoing cyber security compliance.

15 July 2024

by Megan Lukins and Edward Spencer

6 of 6 Insights

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